Rattle

MOA: University of British Columbia

2990/636 a-c

a) Rattle with double handle. Wicker work bodies contain beans and “spouts” are wrapped. Complete, not repaired. b) Small "nest" cup, part of rattle. c) Twill "ring" weave. Twill and nest fit together over main handle.


  • Type of Item rattle
  • Culture Chancay, Inca
  • Material plant fibre
  • Measurements height 23.2 cm, width 9.6 cm, depth 6.4 cm (part a) height 2.9 cm, diameter 4.3 cm (part b) height 3.0 cm, diameter 3.4 cm (part c)

  • Previous Owner Alan R. Sawyer, Erika H. Sawyer
  • Received from Erika H. Sawyer

  • Made in Lima

  • Creation Date between 1000 and 1476
  • Collection Date between 1950 and 1975
  • Ownership Date before January 15, 2013
  • Acquisition Date on January 15, 2013

  • Item Classes basketry
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 2990/0636 a-c